Lots to see, do this Holiday Season

It’s beginning to look a lot like … well, I’m sure you know. If Thanksgiving is here, can Christmas be far behind? Here are a few upcoming area events you won’t want to miss this holiday season.

by Darrell Richardson

It’s beginning to look a lot like … well, I’m sure you know. If Thanksgiving is here, can Christmas be far behind? Here are a few upcoming area events you won’t want to miss this holiday season.

First up, the Kingston Christmas Parade 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 26. Always held the Monday following the Thanksgiving, the parade starts lining up at 5:30 p.m. at Roane County High School.

This year’s parade travels through Kingston on Race Street, turns left at the Roane County Courthouse on Third Street, left at the Old Courthouse and then right onto Kentucky Street and ending near the McDonald’s. Call (865) 376-9474 for more information.

Just a few miles away, the Harriman Christmas Parade is set to move along Roane Street in the downtown area beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, with line-up in front of the Harriman High School at 6 p.m. and the parade ending at Regions Bank. Call (865) 335-7981 or visit Hoorayfor Harriman.com.

Also, don’t miss the Homecoming Park Christmas Tree Lighting in downtown Rockwood 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, supported by the local merchants or the Saturday, Dec. 1, Merry Tuba Christmas event in the Harriman High School auditorium; the free public concert begins at 11:45 a.m., while those wishing to participate can register at 9:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. rehearsal. Call Dr. Joseph Williams at (865) 882-3446 for more information on Tuba Christmas.

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Looking for some holiday fun a little closer to home? No worries, just check out and check in to the 13th annual “Breakfast With Santa” from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Historic Grove Theater, 123 Randolph Road, Oak Ridge.

The cost for the breakfast is a suggested donation of $5 per participant ages 3 and up, payable at the door. Activities include a breakfast buffet, Christmas crafts, holiday movies in the theater, and photos with Ol’ Saint Nick. For 8:30 or 9:45 a.m. reservations, stop by the front desk of the Oak Ridge Civic Center at 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike or call (865) 425-3450.

Later that same day, beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, is the Clinton Christmas Parade and this year’s theme is “It’s Christmas!” Businesses, churches, schools and other marching groups are encouraged to participate; the parade entry fee of $10 is payable to the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce and the deadline to register is 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29.

Entry forms are available at the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, 245 N. Main St., Clinton, or by calling (865) 457-2559.

The annual Oak Ridge Tree Lighting in Bissell Park will be held 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at the Secret City Commemorative Walk; while the Oak Ridge Christmas Parade: “Christmas Past, Present & Future,” begins 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. Line-up will be held at Corporate Center on Lafayette Drive; call (865) 483-1321 for more information. And please email YOUR holiday event to us at editor@oakridger.com!